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SK's largest renewable energy facility north of Moose Mountain park now online

SK's largest renewable energy facility north of Moose Mountain park now online

CARLYLE — Construction of the new Bekevar Wind Energy Facility north of Moose Mountain Provincial Park is complete, says SaskPower in a news release Friday morning.
Beck announces NDP shadow cabinet appointments

Beck announces NDP shadow cabinet appointments

REGINA - Opposition Leader Carla Beck has announced the NDP shadow cabinet and all their MLAs will have a critic role. The entire expanded caucus of 27 NDP MLAs will be in the shadow cabinet, facing the 16 Sask Party cabinet ministers.
Fewer cattle to market likely factor in price increase

Fewer cattle to market likely factor in price increase

Saskatchewan cattle producers continue to enjoy solid prices. Canfax's Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 8th shows most feeder steer and feeder heifer prices were on the rise again. Only the 700-800 pound steers (down $2.
New Grain Company getting into the pulse & specialty grain market

New Grain Company getting into the pulse & specialty grain market

A newly-incorporated, Saskatchewan-based company is expanding its reach in the pulse and specialty grain market. Harvest Grain Ltd is combining existing assets with new Saskatchewan acquisitions. Bornhorst Seeds Ltd. at St.
SaskPower marks 10 years of operations for CCS facility at Boundary Dam

SaskPower marks 10 years of operations for CCS facility at Boundary Dam

ESTEVAN - SaskPower’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at the Boundary Dam Power Station Unit 3 near Estevan continues its strong performance as the facility has eclipsed 10 years of operation, the Crown corporation said in a news release We
Construction group head welcomes Marit’s appointment

Construction group head welcomes Marit’s appointment

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Heavy Construction Association President Shantel Lipp said the organization is ready to co-operate again with Dave Marit, who will be returning to his previous role leading the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure.
FCC AgriSpirit Fund supporting 17 projects in Saskatchewan

FCC AgriSpirit Fund supporting 17 projects in Saskatchewan

Seventeen community groups and First Nations in Saskatchewan have received funds through Farm Credit Canada's AgriSpirit Fund. This year, $1.
Agriculture Portfolio changes hands from Marit to Harrison

Agriculture Portfolio changes hands from Marit to Harrison

A new face is taking on the role of Provincial Agriculture Minister. Premier Scott Moe unveiled his new Cabinet Thursday morning that included Daryl Harrison taking over the Agriculture file from David Marit, who had been in the role since 2018.
Warm weather trend extended into October, says Environment Canada

Warm weather trend extended into October, says Environment Canada

October was a warm and dry month, according to monthly weather statistics from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC).
Back to work for MLAs at the Saskatchewan Legislature

Back to work for MLAs at the Saskatchewan Legislature

REGINA - It is back to work for MLAs at the Saskatchewan Legislature this week following Monday’s provincial election. New and returning members were at the Legislature as they started their preparations for the fall session.